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15 schools in Northridge

California · Public K-12

Northridge's 15 public-school campuses collectively enroll about 9,133 students across 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Northridge

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,133
-2,147 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
19%
was 21%
% Hispanic
56%
was 56%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
13%
was 15%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alfred B. Nobel Charter MiddleMiddle06-081,784
Andasol Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05411
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet ElementaryElementary01-05650
Beckford Charter for Enriched StudiesElementaryKG-05588
Calahan Street ElementaryElementaryKG-05474
Darby Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05412
Dearborn Elementary Charter AcademyElementaryKG-05527
Lorne Street ElementaryElementaryKG-05372
Magnolia Science Academy 7ElementaryKG-05272
Napa Street ElementaryElementaryKG-05402
Northridge Academy HighHigh09-12832
Northridge MiddleMiddle06-08670
Oliver Wendell Holmes MiddleMiddle06-08870
Topeka Charter School for Advanced StudiesElementaryKG-05610
Valley International Preparatory HighHigh09-12259

About Northridge

Public education in Northridge, California runs across 15 schools that educates roughly 9,133 students. By footprint, Northridge sits in the moderately sized bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 19%: 11,280 students in SY 2017-18 versus 9,133 in SY 2024-25. Northridge now counts 15 public schools, down from 16 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Northridge discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Northridge, California?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Northridge, with a combined enrollment of about 9,133.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Northridge?
Northridge has 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Northridge?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle is the largest public school in Northridge by enrollment, with approximately 1,784 students.
What school districts serve Northridge?
Northridge is served by 3 public school districts, including Los Angeles Unified, Magnolia Science Academy 7 District, Valley International Preparatory High District.
What grade levels do public schools in Northridge cover?
Public schools in Northridge serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Northridge?
6 of the 15 public schools in Northridge are charter schools.